September 13, 2024
Tech Sector in California Grapples with Layoffs and Changing Landscape
The tech industry of California, which has been a dominant force of the state’s economy and innovation for many years, entered the phase of a significant change as the key market players announced the mass dismissals and restructuring of their companies. The wave of job cuts that swept through tens of thousands of employees in […]
Climate Change Fuels California’s Wildfire Season
California wildfires have become worse as a number of unprecedented large fires rage through the state, driven by heat, dryness and winds. The fire season has become longer and more virulent, and experts have linked this first and foremost to climate change: resources for firefighting have been stretched to the limit and tens of thousands […]
Housing Crisis in California Reaches New Heights as Homelessness Rises
California has been in dire need of housing for decades and the problem has now taken a worse dimension following the release of new figures that show the increasing number of homeless people in the state. While billions are spent, and many policies are implemented, 6% more people are now homeless in California and there […]
Taking on New Challenges in California’s Gas-Phase-Out Plan
California’s pioneering plan to phase out new gas-powered vehicles by 2035 is facing major challenges as the year draws near. In 2022, the state’s Air Resources Board (CARB) approved the rule that make California the first state in the country to establish a clear timeline for the shift to zero-emission vehicles. However, recent progress has […]